Sodexo Animal Welfare Performance Report 2023

This document is a performance report detailing Sodexo's animal welfare strategy and progress as of May 31, 2023. It outlines the company's commitment to the Five Freedoms of animal welfare, which include provisions for hunger, discomfort, pain, normal behavior, and fear. The report highlights the implementation of the Sodexo Animal Welfare Supplier Charter, which has been translated into 18 languages and signed by over 650 suppliers. Specific progress is documented regarding cage-free eggs, with 28.62% of shell eggs and 71.52% of liquid eggs being cage-free as of the reporting date. The report also discusses challenges faced in regions such as Asia, the Middle East, and South America, where regulatory frameworks and economic constraints hinder progress. Additionally, it details initiatives for broiler chicken and pork sourcing, emphasizing humane practices and continuous improvement in animal welfare standards across the supply chain.